S&P 500: Beware February (Technical Analysis)

The S&P 500 closed January with a 1.4% gain, setting a positive tone for continuation despite volatile news flow. However, momentum is waning, with February historically weak and a DeMARK exhaustion signal suggesting a risk of a 10%+ drop if a reversal materializes.

Seeking Alpha • 3 hours ago

S&P 500 Snapshot: 7,000 Milestone Met With Late-Week Reality Check

The S&P 500 reached a new record high this week, even momentarily surpassing 7,000 for the first time. The index is now 0.56% off its all-time high from January 12, 2026.

Seeking Alpha • 18 hours ago

S&P 500: Why Energy Sector Is A Leading Indicator

The energy sector has outperformed all major indices, gaining 16% last quarter and yielding 2.9%. XLE's strong positive correlation (0.80) with SPY signals robust economic growth and increased energy de

Seeking Alpha • 10 hours ago

S&P 500 Vs. Small Caps: Bigger Is Still Better; Why Smaller Stocks Are Useless, For Now

Small Cap stocks have failed to add alpha for many years. And the odds are more stacked against them than ever.

Seeking Alpha • 7 hours ago

I've Never Been More Bullish On Covered Call ETFs Than Now (But With One Caveat)

The market seems to be increasingly punctuated by notable volatility spikes, while the broad indices (and AI names) struggle to justify their valuations. This is the necessary setup for covered call ETFs to come in and shine. However, there is a huge caveat (not that visible risk), which, if not properly considered, might lead covered call investors to be disappointed.

Seeking Alpha • 9 hours ago

Gold above $5,000 and Silver topping $100: Can Precious Metals Outperform the S&P 500 for the Third Year in a Row?

Gold and silver continue to outperform U.S. equities. Evaluating precious metals is far different from analyzing stocks.

The Motley Fool • Jan 30, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: January 2026

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

ETF Trends • Jan 30, 2026

NASDAQ Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts – US Indices Stable After Initial Selloff

US indices continue to see support on pullbacks. It looks like we are starting to see a little bit of support come back into the markets after selling in the early hours of Friday.

FXEmpire • Jan 30, 2026

NASDAQ Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones 30 Forecasts – US Indices Continue to Threaten a Breakout

It looks like we are perhaps going to see buyers jump in on value trades as they occur, with earnings season in focus.

FXEmpire • Jan 29, 2026

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Gain After Federal Reserve Pauses Rate Cuts—Tesla, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, IBM In Focus

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday following Wednesday's mixed close. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

Benzinga • Jan 29, 2026